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Title: Java man Elkhart length advice?
Post by: Keb on October 07, 2019, 05:30:02 PM: On the list want a short bow about 28” draw maybe a tad over. The 54” would be sweet, 56 I’m not gain much in terms of shortness over my 62” stalker which strung is about 58”

Advice if you have one and shot one ? I know you never regret going longer but I want to be this right
Title: Re: Java man Elkhart length advice?
Post by: nineworlds9 on October 07, 2019, 08:07:02 PM: I draw 29 and think the 56 is perfect. The 54 is ok and the 58 has an extra smoothness but isnt necessary for me. I think at 28 a 56 would be dandy.
Title: Re: Java man Elkhart length advice?
Post by: nineworlds9 on October 07, 2019, 08:10:39 PM: I think at 28 youll get the most potential performance from the 56, but if 1 extra inch on each end wont affect your plans and extra stability is your priority 58 would be fine. The only reason my Ogemaw is 58 is the limb isnt as aggressive as an Elkheart so needs to be longer for me.
Title: Re: Java man Elkhart length advice?
Post by: hunthold on October 07, 2019, 09:44:14 PM: At 28” the 54” is plenty smooth. I draw 28” and I like the 52”. I’ve had elkhearts from 52”-58”. I like short bows. If 54” is what you want, I’d say go for for it..
Title: Re: Java man Elkhart length advice?
Post by: MnFn on October 07, 2019, 09:50:19 PM: I had a 56”, 51# Shrew Classic hunter that Gregg made. I wish I had that one back. And a Helms Deep 54”. I liked them both but the edge would go to the 56” for me.
Title: Re: Java man Elkhart length advice?
Post by: Keb on October 08, 2019, 09:01:43 AM: Thanks for the info anymore opinions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Java man Elkhart length advice?
Post by: Kingstaken on October 08, 2019, 11:38:43 AM: I'm wondering why u r comparing the 62" stalker (strung 58") to a 56" unstrung Elhart and saying your not gaining much.
Title: Re: Java man Elkhart length advice?
Post by: Keb on October 08, 2019, 01:19:11 PM: 58 “ (62 strung) vs 54.5 (56 strung) = 3.5 “
Title: Re: Java man Elkhart length advice?
Post by: Big Ed on October 08, 2019, 02:29:17 PM: I really think the 56” Elkhearts are the sweet spot of the Elkheart line!
Title: Re: Java man Elkhart length advice?
Post by: nineworlds9 on October 08, 2019, 02:36:20 PM: Quote from: Big Ed on October 08, 2019, 02:29:17 PM
I really think the 56” Elkhearts are the sweet spot of the Elkheart line!

Agreed! :archer2:
Title: Re: Java man Elkhart length advice?
Post by: kadbow on October 09, 2019, 10:20:33 AM: I love my 54”ers, you would be fine at a 28” draw.
Title: Re: Java man Elkhart length advice?
Post by: Elkchaser on October 10, 2019, 09:24:23 AM: When I spoke with Gregg regarding an Elkheart for my 28 1/4” draw he said the 54” may be a touch short, but the 56” would be perfect.
:archer2:
Title: Re: Java man Elkhart length advice?
Post by: kadbow on October 10, 2019, 09:42:44 AM: Talking to Gregg is your best bet.
Title: Re: Java man Elkhart length advice?
Post by: Keb on October 10, 2019, 11:59:31 AM: 56” it is thanks
Title: Re: Java man Elkhart length advice?
Post by: JAH518 on October 11, 2019, 11:12:21 AM: I have a Elkhart 52" takedown 48lb @ 28" and draw 28'' with little to no stacking and surprisingly very little finger pinch. I have several other short bows (6) in the 52-54'' range and non are as smooth, stable, and finger friendly as the Java.
Title: Re: Java man Elkhart length advice?
Post by: Keb on December 21, 2019, 06:56:52 PM: Bought a used 54”, blown away with it, if you would have told me I could shot a 54” longbow with the accuracy of my 62” stalker, I’d said ur on drugs.
Title: Re: Java man Elkhart length advice?
Post by: MnFn on December 21, 2019, 07:36:44 PM: Followed my own advice and bought a 56” to be used in cold weather. Very happy with it.